Jango-Cohen, Judith

Discusses the choice of the bald eagle as the national symbol of the United States, and looks at the ways in which it is used, such as on the Great Seal of the United States, and on the Presidential Seal.

Introduces the sea horse by describing its habitat, behaviors, and physical characteristics including its prehensile tail.

Provides the history of the Ellis Island, the point where many immigrants to America first encountered their new country.

Simple text and close-up photographs describe the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of armadillos.

Examines the different species of camels in the world including the two-humped Bactrian and one-humped Arabian camels, and llamas, where they live, how they have adapted to harsh climates, how humans use them, and how they raise their young.

Colorful photographs, illustrations, and text describe the respiratory system.

Examines rhinoceroses, where they live, the different species of rhinos such as the white rhino, black rhino, and rhinos from Java, India, and Sumatra, how they care for their young, and efforts to protect them in the wild.

Presents an introduction to precipitation, in simple text with illustrations, describing the different conditions when it rains, snows, and hails.

An introduction to bees, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.